Paz Ramirez Lake Dam
Paz Ramirez Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Zapata County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paz Ramirez Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paz Ramirez Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Paz Rameriz (private). It impounds the Tr-arroyo Burro.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Zapata |
| River/Stream | Tr-arroyo Burro |
| Coordinates | 26.99831, -99.36429 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PAZ RAMERIZ |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02410 |
| Federal ID | TX02410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |